Today, I am very glad to attend the graduation ceremony of primary and junior middle school. First of all, I would like to express my warm and sincere congratulations to the students who have completed six years of primary school and three years of junior middle school! And express my heartfelt thanks to the teachers who have cared the health, worked hard, devoted their efforts and wisdom to the students! Please give the warmest applause to all your beloved teachers! On the occasion of graduation, students should also thank to your parents who gave birth to you, and raised and accompanied you to grow up. They spare no effort to provide you with a high-quality educational environment and quality of life for your healthy growth. Please give a warm applause to your beloved parents!

今天，我非常高兴参加小学、初中毕业生的毕业典礼。首先，向完成小学六年、初中三年毕业的同学们，表示热烈而诚挚的祝贺！向为同学们健康成长，精心耕耘，奉献心血和智慧的老师们，表示衷心的感谢！请同学们把最热烈的掌声送给敬爱的老师们！在毕业之际，同学们还要感谢，生你养你、陪伴你们成长的父母亲。他们不辞辛劳，为你们的健康成长，提供优质的教育环境和生活质量。请把热烈的掌声送给你们敬爱的父母亲！

The students' diligent study brought the joy of success to the teachers, and your youthful vitality, brought the passion for work to the teachers . Your growth trajectory will always be treasured in the hearts of every teacher. You are about to move from a childish childhood to a teenager, students in the third year of junior middle school will move from teenagers to youth. I applaud your progress and growth! Please give yourself the warmest applause!

同学们的勤奋学习，给老师带来了成功的喜悦，你们的青春活力，给老师带来了工作的激情。你们的成长轨迹，将永远珍藏在我们每一位老师的心里。你们从幼稚的童年即将走向青少年，初三同学，将从青少年开始走向青年，我为你们的进步和成长喝彩！请同学们把最热烈的掌声送给你们自己！

Although memories are good, growth will continue. The beauty is worth remembering, and the future will be more wonderful. Today we are not celebrating the end of your studies, but the beginning of your studies. It is not to commemorate the completion of study, but to announce the re-departureof study. If the youth is strong, the country will be strong, and if the youth is wise, the country will be wise. I sincerely hope that you can improve yourself better and achieve yourself faster in the new stage of learning. Here are a few hopes for the students:

回忆固然美好，成长还要继续。美好值得留念，未来会更精彩。今天不是庆祝学业的结束，而是欢呼学业的开始。不是纪念学业的完成而是宣告学业的重新出发。少年强则国强，少年智则国智。我真诚地希望你们在新的学习阶段更好的提升自己，更快的成就自己。下面给同学们提几点希望：

1.Determined to be a person with ideals and pursuits. Faith is the cornerstone of success, and ideal is the wings of flight. As the saying goes, "People who have aspirations will have a will." If you don't stand up, there will be nothing to achieve in the world. Moreover, the higher the goal a person pursues, the faster their talents and wisdom will develop, and the greater their contribution to society. Life is an experience. Today, starting from here, youth belongs to you, time belongs to you, struggle belongs to you, time flies, and years are difficult to stay. In order to adapt to the rapidly developing Internet era, we should constantly accept new thinking and knowledge. Times require us to let go of impetuousness, laziness, reject all temptations, calm down, and do what teenagers should do.

1.立志做一个有理想，有追求的人。信念是成功的基石，理想是飞翔的翅膀。俗话说：“有志之人立常志”。志不立，则天下无可成之事。而且，往往一个人追求的目标越高，他们的才能和智慧就发展得越快，对社会的贡献就会越大。人生，是一场经历，今天从这里出发，青春属于自己，时间属于自己，奋斗属于自己，时光易逝，岁月难留。为了适应飞速发展的互联网时代，我们要不断接受新思维，新知识。时代要求我们放下浮躁、放下懒惰、拒绝一切诱惑，静下心来，做青少年自己该做的事。

2.Be conscientious about reading and make it a habit. Books can't help you solve all your problems, but they can give you a better perspective on how to understand the complex and changing world and how to be a better person. I hope you love reading, reading good books, being good at reading, drawing nutrition from books, enlightened wisdom, and improving your ability.

2.认真读书，让阅读成为一种习惯。书虽然不能帮助你解决所有问题，但书能给你提供一个更好的视角，让你更好的理解复杂多变的世界，能更好的成就自己。希望你们爱读书、读好书、善读书，从书中汲取营养、启迪智慧、提升能力。

3.Have love in your heart and be grateful. Life without love is like a tree without roots or water without sources. You should thank your parents for their upbringing, teachers for their education, and society for their care. Our school is a real international school. In this big family, teachers and students can study and work happily. Therefore, I hope that everyone should learn to respect and understand, learn to tolerate and learn to put oneself in others' shoes, and form a campus atmosphere in which I love others and everyone loves me.

3.心中有爱，心存感激。没有爱的人生，是无本之木、无源之水。你们要感谢父母的养育之恩，感谢老师的教育之恩，感谢社会的关爱之恩。我们学校是一个真正的国际学校，在这个大家庭中，师生都能开心的学习和工作。因此，希望大家都要学会尊重和理解，学会包容和宽容，学会换位思考，在学校形成一个我爱人人，人人爱我的校园氛围。

Finally, I wish the students would progress in their studies! All your wishes come true and everything goes well!

最后，祝同学们学习进步！心想事成，万事顺意！

G6 Valedictorian

Eliza Chen

六年级优秀毕业生

陈淑贤

毕业感言

Dear teachers and our fellow：

Good afternoon, everyone!

亲爱的老师们，同学们，下午好！

Today, we gather here with joy to say goodbye to primary school life, to our respected teachers, to our dear classmates, and to this unforgettable childhood.

今天，我们在这里隆重地相聚，向小学生涯道别，向尊敬的老师道谢，向亲爱的同学们送上祝福，向这一段不能忘怀的童年岁月道别。

First I would like to thank my class-master Ms. Liang Min Ting, when I have study problems, you always care about my Chinese , and you always are the first one who gives me advice , and when I am unhappy , you always cheer me up . And we really like your kindness . Thank you very much for these years .

首先我要感谢班主任梁敏婷老师。当我遇到学习困难时，是您一直关心我，指导我。当我不开心时，也是您一直鼓励我。我们都喜欢您的善良。谢谢您这些年的陪伴。

Ms. Lin Xin Xin, when I first came here, my maths was messy, you were very patient teaching me. And finally I got the score that I wanted.

林欣欣老师，我的数学老师。刚进入这间学校，我的数学很差。林老师一直很耐心地教我，最终我的数学成绩达到了我的目标。

Ms. Kate, I think you remember that when I first came, my English was too terrible, after your teach, see? My English is not bad, right ? I must thank you because you helped me improve my English quickly.

苏丽频老师，我的英语老师。一开始我的英语很糟糕，但自从您教我之后，看到吗？我的英语不差了吧？我必须感谢您的付出。

Ms. Hanna, not only strict to us , but also funny , we all like you so much. When we were going to do a speech, most of us were very nervous and scared, but it was always you who encouraged us . We know you are going to leave here, and we will miss you a lot . We hope you will be better in the future.

Ms Hanna，不仅对我们严格，也很有趣，我们所有人都很喜欢您。每当我们要做演讲时，大部分人既担心又害怕，是您一直鼓励我们。我们知道您即将离开中国，我们会想念您的。祝您一切顺利，安好！

Ms. Lu Bing Wen, Ms. Zhang Yan Li, Ms. Zhang Wenwen, Mr. Qiu Fenyao, Mr. Ji Kangzhi, thank you all for teaching me for these years.

同时，也感谢陆秉雯老师、张艳梨老师、张稳文老师、邱分尧老师和吉康志老师。感谢您们对我们的付出。

I have faced lots of problems and I have solved lots of issues with teacher’s help, I didn't give up my study, and I will never give up.

我面对过很多困难，但在老师的帮助下我也克服了这些困难。我从未放弃过我的学习，以前不会，现在不会，将来也不会。

Looking back on the progress made in the past six years, we must be grateful. Be grateful to our school leaders and our teachers. It is their words and deeds, selfless dedication and countless efforts that make us embrace this joyful moment together.

回首这六年的点滴进步，我们的心中充满感激。感谢我们的母校，感谢我们的校领导，感谢我们的老师。正是他们的言传身教，无私奉献，倾注了无数的心血才使我们共同迎来了这个充满喜悦的丰收季节。

I remember that it was your generous praise and encouragement that inspired us to set off again and again and move forward bravely; I remember that it was your pertinent and severe criticism that enabled us to set the right direction again and again.

曾记得，是老师您毫不吝啬的表扬与鼓励，激励着我们一次次扬帆起航，勇往直前；曾记得，是老师您中肯严厉的批评，才使我们一次次摆正前进的方向。

Inspired by your love, we drive forward hard. Here, on behalf of all Grade 6 students, please allow me to say a heartfelt word to the school leaders and teachers. Thank you, teacher! You've been working hard！

在你们爱的鼓舞下，我们努力地向前驶去。在这里,请允许我代表所有的六年级毕业生,向学校领导,向老师衷心地说一句:谢谢您,老师!你们辛苦了!

Today, we will graduate from primary school. At this moment, the gate of memory was gently opened, and countless moving moments came to mind. Looking back on yesterday, we laughed, cried, mischievous, and worked together.

今天，我们就要小学毕业了。在这一刻，记忆的闸门轻轻打开，无数动人的瞬间涌上心头，回眸昨天，我们一起笑过，一起哭过，一起淘气过，一起努力过，无数个纵情欢乐的白天，无数个绚烂的时刻，无一不证明着我们的成长。

Countless happy days and countless gorgeous moments all proved our growth. On the way to primary school for six years, there are footprints of our growth everywhere.

六年的小学路上，处处皆是我们成长的足迹。

On the broad playground, our vigorous posture in sports; in the bright classroom, our eyes for knowledge. Early reading, the scene that we concentrate on reading; in the examination room, we frowned and thought, and everything was vividly visible!

宽阔的操场上，有我们矫健的身姿；明亮的教室中，有我们求知的目光。早读时，我们专心致志读书的场景；考场上我们皱眉凝思的表情，一切历历在目，难舍难分!

Six years ago, we were naive and walked into the campus with beautiful expectations. Six years later, we have become confident and energetic teenagers. We have learned to grow, think, cooperate, trust and surpass ourselves.

六年前的我们懵懂无知，怀着美好的憧憬走进校园，而六年后，我们蜕变成一个个充满自信、意气风发的少年。我们学会了成长，学会了思考，学会了合作，学会了信任，也学会了超越自己。

Finally, I wish all the teachers a smooth career and success. At the same time, I also give my best wishes to our school. May the future of our Dickson Secondary school be more brilliant and glorious! I also wish all the students can make further progress!

Thank you !

最后，我祝愿各位老师桃李芬芳，工作顺利，同时，也将美好的祝福送给我们的学校，愿我们学校的明天更加辉煌夺目，光彩照人！也祝愿同学们能够百尺竿头，更进一步！

谢谢！

G9 Valedictorian

Viviane Huang

九年级优秀毕业生

黄安美

毕业感言

Good afternoon, dear parents, respected teachers, and the best graduates：

亲爱的父母们，老师们，同学们：

 I am Viviane Huang from G9C.

大家下午好！我是9C班的黄安美。

Before starting my speech, I would first like to thank my parents, who provided me with a good learning environment. And, to my class master, Ms. Elia, thank you for taking care of my naughty brother and me and always being there to give me suggestions for correct decisions. Thank you so much for everything.

开始我的演讲之前，首先我要感谢我的父母，是他们给我提供了这么好的学习环境。我也要感谢黄雁老师，谢谢您一直以来照顾我和我调皮的哥哥。感谢！

And also, I would like to thank our teachers. Ms. Hanna, our life counselor teacher, thank you for constantly reminding us what's beneficial for us and telling us to join whatever activity that's good for us.

谢谢我们的老师们！Ms Hanna. 我们生活中的心理老师。感谢您不断提醒我们什么对我们有益，并告诉我们参加任何对我们有益的活动。

There seems no distance between you and us. When we have problems, we always look for you, and you're always patient and pleasant to help us. From you, we could see that teachers can be our friends. Thank you!

当我们遇到问题时，我们总是向您寻求帮助，而您也总是耐心而愉快地帮助我们。从您身上我们知道了原来老师是可以成为我们的朋友的。非常感谢。

Mr. Anosh, our preparation teacher, thank you for preparing us in high school and university so we won't die in high school or when we grow older. We enjoy your class, and we can learn many things during your class. And thank you for the chocolates you gave me when I went to the office, they are delicious!

Mr. Anosh, 感谢您为我们的高中和大学的课程做的思想准备，让我们避免在成长以后遇到突如其来的压力而被打垮。我们享受您的课，在您的课上我们可以学到很多东西。谢谢您在我去办公室时给我的巧克力，它们很好吃！

And then, unfortunately, Ms. Zita, our literacy teacher, couldn't make it today, but it's fine. She will come back next semester. Although she gave us an online class, it didn't affect her teaching. I really appreciate and enjoy the way you teach us, and also, thank you so much for always being nice to us.

遗憾的是，我们的文学老师--Ms. Zita今天没能来，但也还好，她下学期就能回归校园。虽然她给我们上网课，但这并没有影响她的教学质量。我们真的很欣赏您的教学方式，也非常感谢您一直都对我们的好。

My Chinese teacher Ms. Deng thank you for always being patient and friendly in explaining things to my low-moving brain because, you know, Chinese is quite hard for me. And thank you for the time when I want to talk. You are a good listener and an adviser. So, don't be annoyed, okay? I will continue to look for you when I go to high school.

我的语文老师，邓老师，感谢您总是耐心友好地向我“慢速转动”的大脑解释我不理解的问题，因为您知道的，中文对我来说真的很难。谢谢您在我需要谈话的时候能抽时间来和我交谈。您是一个好的倾听者和意见提供者。所以不要觉得烦哦！我上高中以后也会继续找您聊天的。

Ms. Zhang, my art teacher, who started teaching me since I came here, thank you for always being supportive and lending me art supplies. I can say that I am a horrible artist, but you made me believe that I am not that horrible. You taught me to draw, paint, and be creative. Thank you so much.

张老师，我的美术老师，从我来到这里就开始教我，谢谢您一直以来的支持,借给我美术用品。我可以说我是一个糟糕的绘画者，但您让我相信我原来并没有那么糟糕。您教会了我画画，涂色，还有如何发挥创造力。非常感谢您。

And thank you to our math and history teacher, Ms. Lebo. Our Spanish teachers, Ms. Maria, and Ms. Hilda. Our politics teacher Ms. Chen. And our PE teachers, Mr. Ji and Mr. Qiu.

还有感谢我们的数学和历史老师 Ms. Lebo。我们的西班牙语老师 Ms. Maria和Ms. Hilda。我们的政治老师，陈宁老师。我们的体育老师 吉老师和邱老师。

And thank you to our previous teachers as well  Ms. Lin, my previous class master and math teacher, thank you for always being there to help my brother and I at any time.

我还要在此感谢那些之前教过我们的老师。林老师，我以前的班主任和数学老师，感谢您一直在那里帮助我和哥哥。

I remember that I couldn't understand anything of math when I first came here, you know that I could speak Cantonese, so you were trying to talk in Cantonese to explain to me after class, it was funny, but I could understand what you want to. I am touched and grateful, and you are the one who saved me from math and my studies. Thank you so much, Ms. Lin!

我记得当时我刚刚来这里的时候，我完全听不懂数学，您知道我说广东话，所以您会在课后用广东话向我解释，这很有趣，但我能听懂nin要说什么。我很感动，也很感激，是您把我从数学和学习中解救出来。非常感谢您，林老师。

Finally, I would also like to thank my friends who are always playing with me and helping me at any time. Without the help of you all. I would not be who I am today to represent the grade 9s, to give such a wonderful speech. Thank you so much!

我还要感谢我的朋友们，他们总是和我一起玩，随时帮助我。如果没有大家的帮助，我就不会成为今天的我，在此我代表九年级，发表如此精彩的演讲。非常感谢你们！

Now is my time to tell you a secret, three years ago, when we were celebrating our primary graduation ceremony, I dreamed of standing up on this stage and giving a speech. But whoever expected that after three years, the one standing here is a girl named Viviane Huang, correct, that's me.

现在是我告诉你们一个秘密的时候了，三年前，当我们举行小学毕业典礼时，我就梦想着站在这个舞台上发表演讲。但谁有预想到三年后站在这里的是一个叫黄安美的女孩，没错，这就是我。

So, with my four and a half years of experience, I can tell you that having a dream is very important for us.

因此，以我四年半的经验，我可以告诉你们，拥有梦想对我们来说非常重要。

I used to dream of getting a scholarship, and the principal called my name to go up to the flag-raising platform to get student of the week. And I am so happy now that on our graduation day, I have lived my dreams, not bad, but good memories of my life.

我曾经梦想校长读出我的名字，我登上升旗台去领取奖学金和每周之星奖状。现在我很高兴，在我们毕业的这天，我实现了我的梦想，挺好的，这是我生活的美好回忆。

So, once again, graduates, having a goal doesn't mean a pressure on your back but a direction for you to work hard and be the best you can be.

所以，再一次说明，毕业生们，有一个目标并不意味着你背上的压力，而是你努力学习、尽可能做到最好的方向。

I have experienced many sad, happy, exciting, anxious, and frustrating things these years. But I am sure that these experiences have made me stronger and more independent.

这些年来，我经历了许多悲伤、快乐、激动、焦虑和沮丧的事情。但我相信，这些经

历让我更加坚强，更加独立。

Honestly, I used to be a backward student who didn't know anything, especially in the part of the language. I could speak Portuguese and Cantonese, that's all for me, and it wasn't easy for me at all. My scores were not that outstanding like now; it was just very average scores.

老实说，我曾经是一个不懂任何东西的后进生，尤其是在语言方面。我会说葡萄牙语和广东话，这就是我所会的全部，所以学习对我来说一点都不容易。以前我的成绩并不像现在那么优秀；分数只是刚刚达到平均分。

So, I am very grateful that I didn't give up but instead fought against the difficulties because, in my heart, I always tell myself that one day my persistence will come with success.

所以，我非常感激自己没有放弃，而是与困难作斗争，因为在我心中，我总是告诉自己，有一天我的坚持会带来成功。

No one becomes a great man at once, right? It needs time and your efforts to do that. So promise me, keep running for your life!! Everything will be in your hand after you run for it. It's okay if you don't get it. At least you tried, right? Leaving no regrets!

没有人能一下子变成成功的人，对吧？所以答应我，继续为生活而奔跑！当你努力去争取之后，一切都会在你手中。如果你得不到你想要的也没关系，至少你努力过了，对吗？不要留下任何遗憾！

So, wake up, graduates! A new chapter of life is opening, primary school to middle school and middle school to high school. Life is too short, and time will not wait for us.

所以，打起精神来吧，毕业生们！从小学到中学，从中学到高中，生活的新篇章正在开启。人生苦短，时间不会等我们。

So please do what you should do now before you regret it. And study harder to fulfill your dreams and always keep in mind, "Believe in yourself that you can do it, whatever it is."

所以，在你后悔之前，请做你现在应该做的事情。还有，更加努力地学习，实现你的梦想，并时刻牢记，“相信自己，不论是什么，你都能做到的。”

Okay, by the way. Some people are leaving this semester, but wherever you go. You are always my friend and teacher. I will never forget you, and I wish you all the best of luck and dreams coming true.

好的，顺便说一下。有些人这学期要离开，但不管你们去哪里，你们永远是我的朋友和老师。我永远不会忘记你们，祝你们好运，梦想成真。

Thank you so much, everyone. I love you all!

非常感谢大家，我爱你们！